The Effect of Interactive Multimedia on Preoperative Knowledge and Postoperative Recovery of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Summary

Objectives: Aim of this study is the evaluation of the impact of a multimedia CD (MCD) on preoperative anxiety and postoperative recovery of patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).

Methods: Sixty consecutive candidates for elective LC were randomly assigned to four groups. Group A included 15 patients preoperatively informed regarding LC through the MCD presented by Registered Nurse (RN). Patients in group B(n = 15) were informed through a leaflet. Patients in group C(n = 15) were informed verbally from a RN. Finally, the control Group D included 15 patients informed conventionally bythe attending surgeon and anesthesiologist, as every other patient included in groups A, B, and C. Preoperative assessment of knowledge about LC was performed after each informative session through a questionnaire. Evaluation of preoperative anxiety was conducted using APAIS scale. Postoperative pain and nausea scores were measured using an NRS scale, 16 hours after the patient had returned to the ward.

Results: Statistical processing of the results (single linear regression) showed that patients in groups A, B, and C achieved a higher knowledge score, less preoperative anxiety score and less postoperative pain and nausea, compared to Group D. In multiple regression analysis, group A had a higher knowledge score compared to the four groups (p < 0.001 r² = 0.41).

Conclusion: Informative sessions using MCD is an effective means of improving patient’s preoperative knowledge, especially in day-surgery cases, like LC.

Keywords

Patient education - postoperative recovery - multimedia CD - laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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